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SUMMARY:Tapestry
DESCRIPTION:A tapestry is defined as a heavy cloth or canvas with designs or pictures woven into it. The January exhibit will weave together images from thirteen of our artist members. The result promises to be a colorful and diverse sampling of paintings\, photos\, sculpture\, and fiber arts. \nThe show will run from January 2nd through February 2nd\, 2025. Opening reception Friday\, January 3rd\, 5–8pm. \nRegular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts\, administered by the Community Arts Partnership. \nImages: \nEd Brothers\, Hagwilget Peak\, Oil pastel\, 16”x13” framed\nKatrina Morse\, “Waiting”\, Acrylic on canvas\, 36” x 24”
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/tapestry/2025-01-19/
LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="State of the Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@soag.org
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SUMMARY:State of the Art Gallery Members Show "THREADS"
DESCRIPTION:The State of the Art Gallery presents THREADS\, February 6-March 2\, 2025. Twelve  artist members thread their diverse images together to reflect the colors of the new year. Works will include sculpture\,  photography\, painting\, digital art and mixed media by Christine Chin\, Jane Dennis\, Frances Fawcett\, Annemiek Haralson\, Daniel McPheeters\, Keith Millman\, Catharine O’Neill\, Diana Ozolins\, Nancy Ridenour\, Carol Spence\, David Watkins\, and Hsiao-Pei Yang.
\nThe show will run from February 6th through March 2nd\, 2025. Opening reception Friday\, February 7th\, 5–8pm.  \nRegular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts\, administered by the Community Arts Partnership.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/state-of-the-art-gallery-members-show-threads/
LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="State of the Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@soag.org
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SUMMARY:Game Night at BSB!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our February game night! Escape the cold\, warm up with us\, and test out some of the games we sell in store. Let us know if you’re coming and register here 🙂
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/game-night-at-bsb/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T150000
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SUMMARY:Let's Read & Discuss Climate @ BSB
DESCRIPTION:Talk with others in our community about climate change\, seen through contemporary fiction and non-fiction books. \nAbout the Books:  \nThe Water Knife\, a futuristic thriller by Paolo Bacigalupi about criminality in water distribution in a hot and dry Southwest meets A Thirsty Land by Seamus Mc- Graw\, a true account of conflicts over water rights in Texas that pit communities against each other. \nIn Water Wars\, Shiva uses her remarkable knowledge of science and society to outline the emergence of corporate culture and the historical erosion of communal water rights. Using the international water trade and industrial activities such as damming\, mining\, and aquafarming as her lens\, Shiva exposes the destruction of the earth and the disenfranchisement of the world’s poor as they are stripped of rights to a precious common good.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/lets-read-discuss-climate-bsb/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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SUMMARY:Images\, Intuition and Insight: A weekend of SoulCollage® and Depth Journaling
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of creativity\, soulful connection and tapping into the deeper layers of your psyche. \nYou’ll leave with your own personal and symbolic deck of SoulCollage® cards – completely unique to you. Using techniques of Jungian/Depth Psychology\, Internal Family Systems\, journaling\, and art making we give voice to the different parts within us.  By delineating these parts we see better our motivations and hesitations. This is a great way to rein in the parts that hold us back and empower the strength within us.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/images-intuition-and-insight-a-weekend-of-soulcollage-and-depth-journaling/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Community Corners\, 409 E Upland Road\, Suite 203B\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Hammond":MAILTO:wendy@wendy-hammond.com
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SUMMARY:Micro Producers in the Finger Lakes: Need to Know Hidden Gems of the Region
DESCRIPTION:Join certified sommelier Laura Winter Falk as she introduces three Finger Lakes micro-wineries. Learn the stories behind these ultra-craft winemakers who are making stunning small-batch wines. \nDiscover:\nLittle Clover Wines by Erin McMurrough\, Entelencheia Wine Cellars by Matt Denci\, and Vagabond Wine by Alexandra Bond. \nLaura will share two wines from each producer. While quantities of these wines are limited\, their flavor intensity is abundant! \nWines will be paired with select Finger Lakes cheeses to showcase their food pairing magic.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/micro-producers-in-the-finger-lakes-need-to-know-hidden-gems-of-the-region/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Experience! The Finger Lakes":MAILTO:info@experiencefingerlakes.com
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SUMMARY:Winter Market at Trimphammer Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Local produce\, meats\, cheeses\, artisan goods\, prepared food and more.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/winter-market-at-trimphammer-marketplace/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Triphammer Marketplace\, 2255 Triphammer Road\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca Farmers Market":MAILTO:info@ithacamarket.com
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SUMMARY:Soap Making Class
DESCRIPTION:In this class students will explore the cold process soap making technique incorporating a blend of oils\, lye\, fragrance\, and other natural seasonal ingredients. All materials are provided for the class. Students will select the fragrance\, color and add-ins of their choice and mix their own batch of soap. Each student will take home a wood and silicone soap mold filled with their own soap (approximately 10 bars) to be sliced\, wrapped\, and cured at home. \nNOTE: Students will be working with powdered lye during the soap making process. Respirators will be provided.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/soap-making-class/
LOCATION:15 STEPS\, 171 E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:So You Want To Write A...
DESCRIPTION:Join Buffalo Street Books for a writing workshop with incredible local author\, Elisabeth Nonas! \nNo matter where you are with your project—whether it’s a novel\, short story\, screenplay\, or poetry collection—this practical workshop will help you map the path to completion of the ideas that keep you up at night. \nWe will discuss craft\, theme\, process\, deadlines\, then complete exercises designed to help you determine next steps toward your writing goals. \nGeneral registration is $35\, workbook included. \nTeachers – registration is $25 for Ithaca Loves Teachers week.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/so-you-want-to-write-a/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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SUMMARY:D&D 101: Ithaca Loves Teachers (Lesson\, Q&A\, and Play Session)
DESCRIPTION:Calling all teachers and support staff to come join us on an adventure! 📣✨ Riverwood is hosting a lecture and Q&A session on all things Dungeons & Dragons for teachers! This event is free\, but spots are limited. In addition\, you will have the option to play a quick “one-shot” session of Dungeons & Dragons (Only 5 player slots)! Sign up for one or the other or both!\nThis awesome event will take place at Riverwood (116 E State St in the Ithaca Commons\, right across from Autumn Leaves).
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/dd-101-ithaca-loves-teachers-lesson-qa-and-play-session/
LOCATION:Riverwood\, 116 E State St\, ITHACA\, N\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Riverwoood":MAILTO:marking@theriverwoodotter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T150000
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SUMMARY:Red Ear Marketing Open Hours @ BSB
DESCRIPTION:Come speak with Lincoln Weinstock of Red Ear Marketing – Tuesdays at 3 PM at Buffalo Street Books.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/red-ear-marketing-open-hours-bsb/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T190000
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SUMMARY:Benjamin Garcia & Matthew Morris – A Reading and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Street Books is excited to host Benjamin Garcia and Matthew Morris for a reading from their books Thrown in the Throat and The Tilling.  \nAbout the Books: \nWith language that arrives equal parts regal and raucous\, Thrown in the Throat  shines brilliant with sweat and an iridescent voice. “Sometimes even a diamond was once alive” writes Garcia in a collection that National Poetry Series judge Kazim Ali says “has deadly superpowers.” And indeed these poems arrive to our hands through touch-me-nots and the slight cruelty of mothers\, through closets both real and metaphorical. These are poems complex\, unabashed\, and needed as survival. Garcia’s debut is nothing less than exactly the ode our history and present and our future call for: brash and unmistakably alive. \n“The tragic mulatto\,” wrote the African American poet Sterling Allen Brown in a 1933 meditation on stereotype\, “is a victim of a divided inheritance”: pulled this way and that\, belonging nowhere. In 10 lyric essays shifting keys from Virginia\, where he grew up\, to Tucson\, his first home as a young man\, Matthew Morris sounds the depths of that embodied cliché: its fracturing simplifications\, its (partial\, mixed) truths. The light-skinned son of an African American father and a white mother\, he asks after the skin-housed present by way of the rooted past\, considering his late grandmother\, a painter whose grandparents left Due West\, South Carolina for Evanston\, Illinois in the decades before her birth; the twice-made film Imitation of Life\, which in its first iteration starred the light-skinned actor Fredi Washington; and the quiet gradations of color in an untitled Rothko print. Ever-searching\, The Tilling is an excavation of identity and a reflection on the beginnings of life and love—a (sometimes soft\, others chippy) biracial coming of age. The Tilling was chosen for the Seneca Review Books’ 2024 Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Book Prize. \nAbout the Authors: \nBenjamin Garcia’s first collection of poems\, Thrown in the Throat\, was selected for the 2019 National Poetry Series by Kazim Ali. He is a 2019 Lambda Literary Fellow\, was the 2017 Latinx Scholar at the Frost Place\, and was a 2018 CantoMundo Fellow at the Palm Beach Poetry Festival. His work has recently appeared or is forthcoming in American Poetry Review\, Best New Poets 2018\, Crazyhorse\, Kenyon Review\, The Missouri Review\, and New England Review. Garcia received his MFA from Cornell University and currently works as a sexual health and harm reduction educator in the Finger Lakes region of New York. \nSon of an African American father and a white mother\, Matthew Morris writes through questions of race\, identity\, family history\, and love. His nonfiction has been published in Seneca Review\, Fourth Genre via the Steinberg Memorial Essay Prize\, and Mid-American Review through the AWP Intro Journals Project\, and he has received a scholarship from the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. His essay “Tidal Wave\,” published in apt\, was cited as “notable” in Best American Essays 2020. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona MFA program and is pursuing a PhD in English at the University of Missouri –Columbia.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/benjamin-garcia-matthew-morris-a-reading-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T203000
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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing Fridays at CSMA
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA\, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model\, come join our non-instructed\, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/figure-drawing-fridays-at-csma-6/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T160000
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SUMMARY:27th Annual Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off
DESCRIPTION:Warm up your winter with the 27th Annual Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off\, a signature event in the heart of the Commons! Join us for a day filled with delicious chili creations\, live entertainment\, and community fun as chefs and restaurants from across the region compete for top honors. \nTaste your way through a diverse selection of chili offerings\, including savory meat options\, bold vegan and vegetarian recipes\, and unique chili-inspired dishes. Sample beverages from local craft breweries\, cideries\, and wineries that perfectly complement the flavors of the day. With options for every palate\, this family-friendly event promises a fun and tasty experience for everyone. \nChefs will compete in several categories\, including Best Meat Chili\, Best Vegetarian/Vegan Chili\, Best Chili-Inspired Dish\, and the highly coveted People’s Choice Award\, where you get to vote for your favorite creation! Entertainment will be provided throughout the event\, featuring live music and performances that capture the energy and excitement of Ithaca’s winter season. \nThe Chili Cook-Off is a perfect way to celebrate the community\, support local businesses\, and enjoy the best comfort food Ithaca has to offer. Bring your friends\, family\, and appetite to this one-of-a-kind festival!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/27th-annual-downtown-ithaca-chili-cook-off/
LOCATION:Downtown Ithaca\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Ithaca":MAILTO:Adam@downtownithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T160000
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SUMMARY:2nd Year of the Ithaca Experimental Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Ithaca Experimental Film Festival (ITHEX) provides a platform for bold\, unconventional films. From documentaries and animation to non-traditional narratives\, we showcase work that pushes creative boundaries. Our mission is to create a space where filmmakers can screen their films\, share ideas\, and connect with a community that values diversity\, experimentation\, and DIY filmmaking. \nIthaca Experimental Film Festival presents\, Short Block #1 In the Dark Corner of a Dream [80 minutes] Saturday\, March 1st: 2pm – 4pm. \nIn the Dark Corner of a Dream — Lineup: \nde julho — craig scheihing\nFainter Echoes — Brady Lewis\nEchoes of Glass — Ezra Aydin\, Robin Joyce\, Anthony Zayneh\nIncantation — Kalpana Subramanian\nAnother Sinking Sun — Tyler Rubenfield\nCricket Feet — Jake Nicastro\nVigile — Pierre Lefrançois Vérove\nSmall Vessels — Matt Feldman\nFirestarter — Jacob Mark Shpall\nWelcome to the Enclave — Sarah Lasley
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/2nd-year-of-the-ithaca-experimental-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:Cinemapolis\, 120 W Green St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca Experimental Film Festival":MAILTO:ithacaexperimentalfilmfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T200000
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SUMMARY:2nd Year of the Ithaca Experimental Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Ithaca Experimental Film Festival (ITHEX) provides a platform for bold\, unconventional films. From documentaries and animation to non-traditional narratives\, we showcase work that pushes creative boundaries. Our mission is to create a space where filmmakers can screen their films\, share ideas\, and connect with a community that values diversity\, experimentation\, and DIY filmmaking. \nIthaca Experimental Film Festival presents\, Short Block #2 Love Letters [81 minutes] Saturday\, March 1st: 6pm – 8pm \nLOVE LETTERS — Lineup: \nTuesday Film — Kaylinn Duffy\nFriends with Myself — Ella Freigang\nThe Year — Grace Mitchell\nForward Fast — Lorraine Sovern\nUntitled\, Jackson Heights — Armon Madhavi\nAdmissions of Desire — Becca Rieckmann\nTo Alexandra With Love — Deniz Berkin\nSometimes I Hear The Light Leak In Through The Corners of my Room — Jeremiah Carter\nTrace on My Body — YUE Hua\nCeaseless Translation — Alejandra Saldivar\nuntld:fragmentsofableedingheart — G.D. Phoenix\nShapeless — Leonardo Severino\nגִּלְגּוּל (Gilgul) — Gabi Rudin
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/2nd-year-of-the-ithaca-experimental-film-festival/
LOCATION:Cinemapolis\, 120 W Green St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca Experimental Film Festival":MAILTO:ithacaexperimentalfilmfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T130000
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SUMMARY:FUNDAY!
DESCRIPTION:Family friendly music on vinyl spun by DJ Tuggle! Shake out the winter wiggles on Sunday March 2nd\, from 1-3pm. Free and all ages welcome.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/funday/
LOCATION:Liquid State Brewery\, 620 W. Green St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silo Food Truck":MAILTO:art@liquidstatebeer.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000
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SUMMARY:"The Shah of Texas" - Charlie Green
DESCRIPTION:Join Charlie Green as he launches his first novel! The Shah of Texas is a broad political satire of the Iraq War\, the Abu Ghraib scandal\, American propaganda\, and even novels. Imagine George Orwell’s 1984 and Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove mashed together\, with a little bit of Airplane! and Jonathan Swift. \nAbout the Author: Charlie Green is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Literatures in English at Cornell University. His collection of poems\, Feral Ornamentals\, was published in 2021\, and his writing has appeared in Image\, The Southeast Review\, and other venues. \nAlex Gilvarry is the author of the novels From the Memoirs of a Non-Enemy Combatant and Eastman Was Here. He is a visiting professor at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-shah-of-texas-charlie-green/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20250228T053854Z
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UID:10004454-1741366800-1741366800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Kumiko Woodworking Exhibit at CSMA
DESCRIPTION:CSMA’s March gallery show is an exhibition of traditional Japanese woodworking by Hammerstone School founder\, Maria Klemperer-Johnson! Known as “kumiko ( 組子)\,” this meticulous technique is used to create intricate patterns with small\, interlocking pieces of wood. Join us for a hands-on demonstration of kumiko woodworking on opening night\, March 7th\, at 6:30pm.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/kumiko-woodworking-exhibit-at-csma/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20250227T155602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T155602Z
UID:10004453-1741366800-1741377600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:In My Boots [Book Launch Party] – A Memoir of Five Million Steps Along the Appalachian Trail.
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the community room at Library Place for a book launch party with author Amanda Jaros Champion\, exhibiting Robert Champions artwork. Join us for a night to remember!  \nReading starts at 5pm.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/in-my-boots-book-launch-party-a-memoir-of-five-million-steps-along-the-appalachian-trail/
LOCATION:Library Place\, 105 West Court St Ithaca\, NY 14850\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Library Place":MAILTO:zhenderson@travishyde.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20250303T155115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T155115Z
UID:10004456-1741366800-1741377600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:First Friday Gallery Night featuring URBAN CANVAS
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Ithaca is alive with creativity—come experience it at CAP ArtSpace! This month’s featured exhibit\, Urban Canvas\, showcases the talented muralists and street artists who have transformed our city into a vibrant\, open-air gallery. Curated by Ithaca Murals\, this show brings their bold\, dynamic work indoors for a limited time. \nKick off your weekend with art\, community\, and inspiration at First Friday Gallery Night! See the creativity that makes Ithaca unique and meet the artists shaping our city’s cultural landscape. 🎭🔥 \n#GalleryNightIthaca #UrbanCanvas #IthacaMurals #ArtsUniteTompkins #CommunityArtsPartnershipTompkins #VisitIthaca #DowntownIthaca
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/first-friday-gallery-night-featuring-urban-canvas/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20250305T160940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T160940Z
UID:10004458-1741366800-1741377600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:OPENING for 20 artist group show "March Mad Lust" at MIX Art Gallery on the Ithaca Commons\, Friday March 7th 5-8 pm
DESCRIPTION:MIX Art Gallery is excited to host a very diverse and gorgeous group exhibition opening March 7th from 5-8 PM.    “March Mad Lust!” This is a collection of 20\, mostly local\, artists showing a variety of media – and the art is for sale!  We have sculptural art from John & Jif Dowd\, Bella Sloan and Jill Ausfeld; photography from  Joe Ziolkowski\, Maxwell Harvey-Sampson\, Jenna Petrone\, Gloriana Allnatt\, Noah Felix Klett and Wendy Gherity; paintings by Julie Waltz-Stalker\, Rafe Harpending\, Linda Fazzary\, Josh Parrott\, Nathan Dann\, Basil Bakhshi\, Ginny O’Brien; collage by Makayla Bunce; fiber art paintings by Sarah Lopez; and mixed media works from Aiden Paddlety\, John & Jif Dowd\, Amy Hauer and Ginny O’Brien.   Wow!  You don’t want to miss this one.  It will be on view from March 7th-29th.  We are open Thursdays and Fridays 3-7\, Saturdays 12-6\, and any other day by appointment.  \nYou can also browse MIX Art Gallery’s online store if you please. View the works in the “March Mad Lust” web-store\, www.mixartgallery.com/shop-march-mad-lust and dream big! These pieces may only be around for March\, so don’t wait! The favorites go fast.  Need more art than that?  There are 15 additional talented and diverse artists represented in MIX Art Gallery’s online store at the moment\, so we’ll bet you find something you like…  and also\, something you love…  and possibly\, something you “March Mad Lust” after!!!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/opening-for-20-artist-group-show-march-mad-lust-at-mix-art-gallery-on-the-ithaca-commons-friday-march-7th-5-8-pm/
LOCATION:MIX Art Gallery\, 156 E. State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="MIX Art Gallery":MAILTO:contact@mixartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20260201T160037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T063342Z
UID:10000086-1741366800-1741377600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Ithaca Gallery Night - First Friday of Every Month
DESCRIPTION:ITHACA GALLERY NIGHT \nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 6\, 2026\n5:00–8:00 PM\nDOWNTOWN ITHACA \nIthaca Gallery Night is a walkable evening of art openings and cultural experiences throughout Downtown Ithaca. On the first Friday\, galleries\, studios\, and creative spaces open their doors for the public to explore exhibitions\, meet artists\, and experience the city’s arts community in one cohesive night. \nThis event is part of First Friday Ithaca Gallery Night openings.\nPlease visit www.ithacagallerynight.com\nto see all participating locations and current event details. \nFollow along and share your experience using:\n#ithacagallerynight1 #downtownithaca #visitithaca \nFacebook Event Link
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/gallery-night-ithaca-first-friday-of-every-month/2025-03-07/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20250227T204127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T204127Z
UID:10004455-1741392000-1741478399@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Registration for spring classes opens at CSMA!
DESCRIPTION:Spring classes are blooming at CSMA! Registration for classes in art\, music\, theatre\, and dance for all ages begins March 8th\, with most classes beginning the week of April 8th. Visit us at www.csma-ithaca.org to view our course catalog and join our creative community! Be sure to check back often\, as we’ll be adding even more classes as details are finalized.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/registration-for-spring-classes-opens-at-csma/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20241211T153747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T153747Z
UID:10004334-1741420800-1741453200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:YEM 2025 Season
DESCRIPTION:The new season starts on January 11th and all 5 monthly Workshops will be hosted in person at Ithaca’s premier incubator space\, REV: Ithaca Startup Works (314 E. State Street) from 10AM-Noon. Additionally\, we’re hosting 15 after-school hands-on working sessions\, “Get Messy Club\,” at New Roots School (116 N. Cayuga Street) from 4PM-5:30PM on Wednesdays in between workshops. *Grades 4+
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/yem-2025-season/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:Rev: Ithaca Startup Works\, 314 E State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="YEM (Youth Entrepreneurship Mindset/Markets/Mentors)":MAILTO:susanne@yemithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20250219T202242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T202242Z
UID:10004449-1741429800-1741440600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Watercolor Spring Flowers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Watercolor Spring Flowers Workshop – Instructed by Jennifer Gibson \nSaturday\, March 8 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm at CSMA \nAges: Teens & Adults \nCelebrate the beauty of spring by painting spring floral arrangements in watercolor! This workshop introduces essential watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet\, dry brush\, layering\, and color blending. We will work from life\, using fresh spring flowers as our inspiration\, while exploring composition\, light\, and texture. \nAll levels of experience are welcome!  Just bring your creativity and a willingness to explore! More advanced students are also welcome to refine their skills and experiment with new approaches. The instructor will provide you with a materials list.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/watercolor-spring-flowers-workshop/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20250306T154551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T154551Z
UID:10004459-1742497200-1742500800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:The Power  of Birds  to Transform Conservation with Amanda Rodewald
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Stewart Park invites you to\nThe Power  of Birds  to Transform Conservation with Amanda Rodewald \nThursday March 20\, 7:00 PM\, Cinemapolis\n$20 Suggested Donation\n$15-$50 Sliding Scale per Ticket \nProceeds Benefit an Interpretive Sign for the Fuertes Bird Sanctuary Overlook in Stewart Park.\nThis event kicks of the Ithaca Native Landscape Symposium. \nIn her talk\, Amanda will discuss how birds give us a powerful lens through which we identify and implement strategies to conserve biodiversity and address global challenges facing people and the planet. She illustrates how eBird\, a global participatory science project run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, can facilitate the development of flexible\, adaptable\, creative\, and economical approaches to conservation.  More information and tickets at www.stewartpark.org/events
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-power-of-birds-to-transform-conservation-with-amanda-rodewald/
LOCATION:Cinemapolis\, 120 W Green St\, Ithaca\, 14850
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Stewart Park":MAILTO:info@friendsofstewartpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20250321T005655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T005655Z
UID:10004500-1742644800-1742653800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:The Octogenarian Tour - Ketu Oladuwa
DESCRIPTION:The OctoGenarian Tour: Celebrating Poetry that Liberates Community-Building Dialogue.  \nJoin us for a conversation with Dr. Nia Nunn\, Lushima Lumumba\, and Ketu Oladuwa. \nFrom Ketu Oladuwa: \n“Join the celebration of 80 cycles around the sun by getting back to our human rootz with poetry\, music\, and engagement with artists and their communities. \nPoetry is more than words on a page; it’s a catalyst for transformation\, a bridge between personal healing and collective liberation. I’m Omowalé-Kétu Oladuwa\, a Poet\, cultural worker\, and lifelong learner. My OctoGenarian Tour celebrates Connection\, employing poetry\, storytelling\, and communal gathering.  \nEmerging from a journey of survival\, resistance\, and self-discovery—including five years on death row for a murder I did not commit—I found liberation through poetry in death’s house. My work testifies to the resilience of the hueman spirit\, and the power of art to heal and lift consciousness to face our inhibiting traumas\, and confront the institutions that threaten to erase us.”
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-octogenarian-tour-ketu-oladuwa/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20250324T153028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T153028Z
UID:10004497-1743181200-1743190200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:“Baking with Baddies” Zine Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the launch of Via Carpenter’s zine – Baking with Baddies: How to Succeed in Business\, from a Multidimensional Cookie Creative. There’ll be cookies\, of course! \nAbout the Author: Via Carpenter is an activist\, baker\, public speaker\, entrepreneur\, and artist. She founded her company\, Via’s Cookies\, from the ground up in college and has grown it into a smooth Ithaca NY based operation that gives to struggling university students across the U.S. She stresses honoring your passions\, fighting for the collective\, and taking advantage of life’s pleasures- such as cookies and dismantling capitalism. \nAbout the Zine:  \nFor bakers\, business owners\, and budding entrepreneurs\, this zine gives you a step-by-step guide to small business success. Based on the author’s experience starting her own cookie company and giving back to her community\, this zine is full of sound advice that can be applied to all kinds of small business and start-up situations. From refining your mission to networking\, getting tax help to dealing with burnout and discrimination\, this zine is jam-packed with tools\, examples\, suggestions\, and strategies for building a true-to-you business that thrives.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/baking-with-baddies-zine-launch-party/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T174530
CREATED:20250310T135310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T135310Z
UID:10004460-1743242400-1743260400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Fairy Fest
DESCRIPTION:For the fourth time\, fairy magic is coming to Downtown Ithaca! Dress as your favorite fairy\, elf\, imp or magical creature and come enjoy a day of crafts and family fun inside your favorite downtown businesses. All ages welcome!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/fairy-fest-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Ithaca\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alphabet Soup":MAILTO:buyersoup@gmail.com
GEO:42.4394279;-76.4969274
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